Chapter 168 Maki's Emergency
Just as Ezaki Suguha was explaining the matter of his bodyguard, in the living room in the other courtyard, Sawayama Haruno was sitting in front of his computer, frowning and thinking.
He was thinking about the context of the entire book.
Normally, this kind of thing should be thought through before writing, but since Sawayama Haruno moved it here, there is no need to do so much preparation beforehand.
However, considering that he seemed to be slow to get into the mood this morning, he thought he'd better take advantage of this time to think about the rhythm and direction of the entire book.
No matter how powerful his memory is, there will inevitably be some omissions. What he needs to do now is to recall the vague parts as clearly as possible, and then see what needs to be modified.
Unfortunately
After staring at the computer screen for a long time, Sawayama Haruno still had no clue.
I don’t have the inspiration to write.
On the contrary, there was an inexplicable feeling of distress lingering in his heart, as if something bad was about to happen.
——A very bad feeling.
"what happened"
Zeshan Haruno rubbed his brows and said to himself with a slightly tired look: "I should have gotten a good rest last night."
I can't figure it out, but since I have nothing to do, I might as well read the novel again from the beginning?
Although Mine Shiori helped check many areas that could be refined, it is naturally better to do more of this kind of thing.
Besides, this book is his debut work, the first time he has written a book in two lifetimes, so he was somewhat nervous.
Great, let's do that and read the book again from the beginning.
Sawayama Haruno took a deep breath and was about to pull the document to the top when the phone that was charging next to him suddenly rang, abruptly interrupting his action.
"?"
Sawayama Haruno turned his head subconsciously.
The name displayed on the phone screen was a name that had not appeared in front of me for several days.
——Ayano Yui.
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Sawayama Haruno hesitated for a moment, but finally unplugged the data cable.
After answering the phone, he asked with a little confusion: "Wei, what's wrong?"
"Oh, brother—"
The casual voice of my cousin soon came from the other end of the phone.
"Where have you been, brother? You haven't looked for me for several days."
"I'm on a business trip in Kyoto right now. Didn't you tell me on LINE a few days ago that you were busy? That's why I haven't contacted you much."
"It seems that there is such a thing."
Ayano Yui snorted and explained, "That's because I've been busy participating in school competitions these days."
"From Tokyo University of the Arts?"
"Yes. But I'm not calling to talk about this."
On the other end of the phone, the girl giggled for no reason.
"A good news and a bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"
".What's the trick this time?" Zeshan Haruno sighed and said helplessly to the phone, "Any one will do, just tell me quickly."
"Okay, then I won't delay your work. Let's start with the good news."
Ayano Yui paused for a moment deliberately, then smiled and said, "First of all, good news. Your cousin is sitting with your cousin and drinking tea. They are getting along quite well."
"My cousin and my cousin"
Sawayama Haruno quickly realized something was wrong.
Ayano Yui is her cousin, that goes without saying.
Another cousin. I think he was talking about Maki Miyazawa, right? After all, I had to explain our relationship to Kazuki Takashima, so I just casually mentioned the setting of a cousin.
However, this matter was accidentally discovered by Ayano Yui some time ago.
and many more?
That being said.
"Wei, you ran to my house?"
Sawayama Haruno said in astonishment.
"Hey, there's a reason, there's a reason."
Ayano Yui on the other end of the phone seemed a little nonchalant. While she was answering perfunctorily, it seemed that someone else's voice could be heard.
But before Sawayama Haruno could listen carefully, she quickly told him the second bad news.
"Bad news, Auntie is in Tokyo and has come to my house!"
Sawayama Haruno's expression changed instantly.
"What do you mean?"
Sawayama Haruno's tone couldn't help but become a little hurried.
"My mother is coming to Tokyo? Why didn't I receive any notification from her? When did she come?"
"Just be patient, brother. Even I don't know."
On the other end of the phone, Ayano Yui tried her best to calm Sawayama Haruno, who was obviously getting a little impatient.
She could more or less understand why Haruno was anxious.
After all, his mother had suddenly "attacked" and successfully discovered that he was living with his ex-girlfriend's twin sister?
No matter how you think about it, it feels like social demise, right?
But this was also one of the reasons why she made this call. She planned to do her brother a favor by doing this.
"Auntie came to our apartment first and then sent me the message." Ayano Yui replied patiently on the phone, "So I just found out about it not long ago."
"I'm hiding in the bathroom and reporting to you secretly. The girl named Maki is chatting with Auntie outside, but it seems that Auntie should have figured out her identity, right?"
"After all, you live under the same roof, and there are all kinds of things that can prove the fact of living together everywhere. There are even several pieces of your clothes drying on the balcony."
"Wait a moment." Zeshan Haruno interrupted her, rubbed his brows and said tiredly, "Is mother here alone? What's the situation outside now?"
"I'm not sure. I didn't dare to go out and take a look, but the chattering stopped from a while ago."
"Yeah."
Sawayama Haruno's expression looked a little unhappy.
His mother's sudden visit was really beyond his expectations. After all, he hadn't had the chance to confess the matter about Maki to her yet.
If the other party had a bad impression of him now, it might become very troublesome later. Besides, he didn't have the confidence to let Miyazawa Maki deal with her mother alone.
"I"
"It goes without saying."
Ayano Yui spoke first.
"I know what you mean, brother, but I also have conditions."
"What conditions?"
Hearing her say this, Sawayama Haruno actually breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Ayano Yui is willing to help watch over the side, there shouldn't be any problem.
After all, she had been very good at dealing with her mother since she was a child.
As for the requirements
After all, this is a special juncture. His mother came to Tokyo without saying a word, which really caught him off guard. It is impossible for him to abandon things in Kyoto and run back to solve them.
Therefore, as long as the current situation can be stabilized, it doesn’t matter even if your wallet bleeds.
If it doesn't work, I'll just feed Ayano the only water for once.
"The conditions are very simple."
Ayano Yui's slightly cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Next time you go on a long trip, just remember to take me with you."
On the other side, in a high-end apartment in Shinjuku District, Tokyo.
After ending the call, Ayano Yui poked her head out of the bathroom, feeling a little guilty, like a child who had done something wrong, but she ran into Salmon Maru who had sneaked into the bedroom opposite.
Without thinking, she made a scary face, and Salmon Ball screamed and immediately fled into the bedroom and never came out again.
The short-haired girl's doubtful voice soon came from the living room outside.
"Eh, salmon balls?"
"it's okay no problem!"
After hearing the other person's obviously nervous voice, Ayano Yui immediately put on a smiling expression and walked out of the bathroom.
"Sorry, it seems I scared the child by opening the door suddenly," she added.
"Really? When will Xiao Wei be able to grow up a little?"
The one who spoke was a young woman with her hair tied up, sitting on the other side of the sofa.
She was holding a teacup and looking at Ayano Yui helplessly.
If there was a third party present, they would be surprised to find that her appearance was inexplicably similar to Sawayama Haruno, but if she was in front of someone who knew each other, such as Ayano Yui, it would not feel surprising.
The reason is very simple, the other party is Haruno's mother, Sawayama Ako.
"So I'm sorry, Auntie."
Ayano Yui stuck out her tongue, took the initiative to sit next to Sawayama Ako, hugged her arm and said coquettishly: "I really won't do this again, sorry sorry~"
"Even if you want an apology, it's not for me."
Seeing Ayano Yui, whom she had grown up with and who was like a half daughter to her, in this state, Sawayama Ako seemed helpless.
Although I feel a little soft-hearted, I can't show too much pampering to Ayano Yui in front of another girl.
What's more, this other girl is still living in his son's home.
Besides this, there is another reason.
"Shall we continue with the previous topic?"
Sawayama Ako turned around and looked at Miyazawa Maki who was a little uneasy beside her. After hesitating for a moment, she whispered: "In other words, you are Mana's sister?"
"Ah, yes, that um."
Miyazawa Maki was hesitant and couldn't utter a word.
But this is normal, right?!
Until now, her mind is still blank!
She had just woken up from a nap and was about to go out to work at the video game store, but as soon as she went out, she met this young lady who was just coming out of the elevator.
Before she could react, the other party blurted out and called her "Mana" affectionately.
At that moment, she knew that she had been misidentified again, and she also guessed the other person's true identity.
Then, she invited the young lady to the house that belonged to her son with a confused mind.
By the way, when you invited the other person in just now, did you use any polite language, did you bow slightly, and did you extend your hand outside the door to show your welcome?
Even if they did all this, it would still be strange because this is someone else's son's home!
It’s over, it’s over, why did it turn out like this?
Auntie must think she is weird too, right?!
Just thinking about it, the short-haired girl felt like she was having trouble breathing, and her face turned slightly paler.
Fortunately, Ayako Sawayama seemed to be friendlier than she had imagined, and was not in a hurry to make things difficult for her.
"So they are identical twins?"
Sawayama Ako suddenly clapped her hands and said with some joy: "Haruno told me this before, but I always thought they were several years younger. But since they look exactly the same, they must be identical twins, right?"
"right"
"Twins are great." Sawayama Ako immediately looked at her with a slightly envious look and explained, "In fact, I have always hoped to have twins, at least to give Haruno a companion."
"Hey, wait, Auntie!"
Ayano Yui, who was standing by, immediately protested, "Can't I be considered as your company?"
"Of course, Xiao Wei is also very good, but the twins should be more special."
Sawayama Ako gently stroked Ayano Yui's head and said with a smile: "I really want to see the twin brothers wearing the same style of clothes."
No, auntie, please don't do that.
Miyazawa Maki swallowed her saliva and couldn't help but complain in her heart.
She hated it most when parents treated their twin children in such a perfunctory manner.
But the person in front of me is Haruno's mother after all, so even if I hate her, I can't show it.
Sawayama Ako didn't seem to notice her expression. After she had almost calmed Ayano Yui down, she turned around and asked with a smile, "Did Maki grow this hairstyle on purpose?"
"Yes, because people always confuse me with my sister." Miyazawa Maki said with embarrassment, "That's why I deliberately kept a different short haircut."
What should I do? Will the other person think that girls with long hair are more feminine?
It seems that most people have the stereotype that Yamato Nadeshiko-type girls must have long hair?
Not only does my hair look short, but it's also been permed into a slightly curly shape.
Wow, why did it turn out like this!
"So that's how it is. I'm so sorry for admitting my mistake just now."
Ayako Sawayama smiled slightly gently.
"Because I wasn't mentally prepared beforehand, I recognized the wrong person."
"No, it's okay."
Seeing that the other party's attitude was more friendly than she had imagined, Miyazawa Maki's nerves involuntarily relaxed.
Just when she thought Haruno's mother was unexpectedly easy to talk to, her next sentence made her freeze in place.
"Come to think of it, Maki has been dating Haruno for a long time, right?"
(End of this chapter)
